Common bramble: benefits, dosage, contraindications

Mis à jour le 7 November 2025

The bramble is a very common shrub in woods and hedgerows across Europe, producing wild berries: blackberries. Leaves and young shoots are used therapeutically. They contain vitamin C, organic acids such as malic acid and oxalic acid, as well as tannins. The bramble has astringent properties useful in cases of diarrhea and for sore throats when used as a mouthwash. In gemmotherapy, it is recommended for certain rheumatic conditions. It acts on bone tissue and is particularly recommended for osteoporosis.

Other name(s)

Wild blackberry

Scientific name(s)

Rubus fructicosus

Family or group:

Plants

Active ingredients:

Vitamin C

Organic acids

Tannins

Indications

Scoring methodology

EFSA approval.

Several randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trials (> 2), including a significant number of patients (>100), with consistently positive conclusions for the indication.

Several randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trials (> 2), including a significant number of patients (>100), with positive conclusions for the indication.

One or more randomized studies, or several cohorts or epidemiological studies, with positive conclusions for the indication.

Clinical studies exist but are uncontrolled, with conclusions that may be positive or conflicting.

No clinical studies to date that can demonstrate the indication.

Rheumatism
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The bramble is effective against chronic degenerative rheumatism. Its anti-inflammatory effect helps reduce the pain and inflammation associated with rheumatic disorders, thereby improving patients' quality of life.

Posologie

Oral use: buds

Gemmotherapy

Synergies

Blackcurrant

Practical guide to family gemmotherapy - Dr MAX TETAU

Osteoporosis
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Thanks to its action on osteoblasts, blackberry is particularly indicated in the management and prevention of osteoporosis.

Posologie

By mouth: buds

gemmotherapy

Practical Guide to Family Gemmotherapy - Dr. MAX TETAU

Properties

Astringent

The tannins present in the bramble have the ability to bind to proteins and other organic molecules, which gives them an astringent action. When applied to the skin or mucous membranes, tannins can tighten tissues and reduce inflammation.

Bone density

The bramble buds act directly on osteoblasts, key cells in bone formation. Their action therefore promotes the strengthening of bone density, which is essential to prevent and treat degenerative diseases such as osteoporosis.

Usages associés

Rheumatism, Osteoporosis

Safe dosage

Adult:

It is recommended to take 5 to 15 drops per day of blackberry mother macerate, pure or diluted in a little water, in three-week courses per month.

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